9th EPTA IRELAND PIANO FESTIVAL
8th – 10th May 2020 has regrettably been cancelled
In view of this afternoon’s announcement by TaoiseachLeo Varadkar, it is with great disappointment that I write to inform you that the committee of EPTA Ireland has decided to cancel this year’s Festival, which was to be held next month at the National Concert Hall.
As things stand, with the lockdown extended to 5 May, all schools, including music education establishments, remain closed until further notice, and it is unclear when concert venues like the NCH will reopen. Therefore, it is not feasible for the Festival to go ahead.
Stay safe and, most importantly, healthy.
Owen Lorigan
Chairman, EPTA Ireland
9th April 2020
Coakley Fuller Prize
EPTA Cup
ENTRY FEE APPLICABLE FOR ALL COMPETITIONS
- €20 – standard entry fee
- €16 – for students of EPTA members
Competitions
1. OPEN REPERTOIRE
With separate competitions for each year
Fifth and Sixth Classes
Repertoire: 1 piece of own choice
Maximum duration 3 minutes
First, Second and Third Years
Repertoire: 1 piece of own choice
Maximum duration 5 minutes
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Years
Repertoire: 1 piece of own choice
Maximum duration 7 minutes
2. CONTEMPORARY IRISH MUSIC
Sponsored by the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland
Junior Competition
Open to all pianists in fifth and sixth class
1 piece of own choice from CMC Catalogue,
Maximum duration 3 minutes
Intermediate Competition
First Prize €50. Open to all pianists in first, second and third year
1 piece of own choice from CMC Catalogue
Maximum duration 5 minutes
Senior Competition
First Prize €100. Open to all pianists in fourth, fifth and sixth year
1 piece of own choice from CMC Catalogue
Maximum duration 7 minutes
3. PIANO DUET
Junior Piano Duet
Open to all pianists in fifth and sixth class
Repertoire: 1 piece of own choice
Maximum duration 3 minutes
Intermediate Piano Duet
Open to all pianists in first, second and third year
Repertoire: 1 piece of own choice
Maximum duration 5 minutes
Senior Piano Duet
Open to all pianists in fourth, fifth and sixth year
Repertoire: 1 piece of own choice
Maximum duration 7 minutes
Competitions Rules and Regulations
- Competitions are open to students of EPTA members and non-EPTA members.
- All entries must be fully completed for the application to be processed. Postal applicants must include completed form and payment (cash not accepted).
- No overlap of repertoire is permitted.
- Changes to the chosen piece are not permitted.
- Late entries will not be accepted.
- Participants will be notified of the date and time of the competition entered by email. If you make a POSTAL application and wish to receive notification of day and time by post you must include a stamped addressed envelope.
- A copy of the music to be played must be presented at the competition.
- Photocopies may only be used when the original music is also present.
- Participants using music purchased online must produce proof of purchase.
- Participants and members of the audience may not approach the adjudicator during the festival.
- The decision of the adjudicator is final.
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